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Doctor Who S8E12: English vocabulary

Season 8, Episode 12Action & AdventureDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy

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  • whir

    Word

    to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect

  • thrum

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    to make a low, steady humming sound

  • pollinate

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    to transfer pollen to a flower so it can produce seeds or fruit

  • blare

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    to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that

  • pinking

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    to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears

  • fizz

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    a soft hissing or bubbling sound

  • divorcee

    Word

    a person who is divorced

  • scoff

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    to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously

  • welcomer

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    a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

  • rearer

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    a person who breeds and cares for animals

  • leavings

    Word

    things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

  • thunderclap

    Word

    a very loud, sharp sound of thunder

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  • nosing

    Word

    the front edge of a step or stair

  • rustle

    Word

    to make a soft, dry sound like leaves or paper moving

  • clouding

    Word

    the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent

  • jingling

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    making a light, clear ringing sound

  • thud

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    to make a dull, heavy sound

  • handcuff

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    to put handcuffs on someone

  • finesse

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    skill and care in doing something difficult or delicate

  • indestructible

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    impossible or very hard to destroy or damage

  • wail

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    to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

  • induct

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    to formally admit someone to a job, group, or organization

  • mortuary

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    a place where dead bodies are kept and prepared for burial or cremation

  • creak

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    to make a harsh, high-pitched sound as it moves or is pressed

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  • evener

    Word

    something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level

  • incursion

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    a sudden short attack or movement into another place, especially across a border

  • revoke

    Word

    to officially cancel a law, decision, license, or agreement

  • hissing

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    making a long, sharp s sound

  • whoop

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    to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

  • giddy

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    feeling dizzy and unsteady

  • mutter

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    to speak quietly and unclearly, often because you are annoyed or upset

  • regenerate

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    to grow back or become healthy again after damage or loss

  • ghostly

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    looking pale, strange, or unreal, like a ghost

  • ballooned

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    to rise or grow very quickly in amount, size, or cost

  • whim

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    a sudden wish to do something, often without planning it

  • faintly

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    in a way that is barely noticeable or easy to hear, see, or feel

  • sloping

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    sloping downward or at an angle

  • floppy

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    soft and hanging loosely, or not holding its shape well

  • fuselage

    Word

    the main body of an aircraft

  • paranoia

    Word

    a strong fear or suspicion that other people are trying to harm you, often without a good reason

  • inhibit

    Word

    to make something less active, strong, or effective

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • inhibitor

    Word

    a person or thing that slows or stops a process

  • hive mind

    Phrase

    a group of people who seem to think or act as one

  • unify

    Word

    to bring different people, groups, or things together so they work as one

  • play to the gallery

    Phrase

    to try to get approval by appealing to the least thoughtful part of an audience

  • stench

    Word

    a very strong, unpleasant smell

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • booming

    Word

    making a deep, loud sound

  • advert

    Word

    a short public notice or ad that promotes a product, service, or event

  • clap in

    Phrase

    to move or go somewhere quickly and energetically

  • turbulence

    Word

    violent, uneven movement in air or water that can shake a plane or boat

  • valiant

    Word

    showing courage and determination

  • kill me

    Phrase

    a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

  • executive officer

    Phrase

    the officer who is second in command

  • carry away

    Phrase

    to make someone so excited or emotional that they lose control

  • see into

    Phrase

    to find out the truth about something by investigating it

  • slop out

    Phrase

    to empty a prison chamber pot or similar container

  • outnumber

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    to be greater in number than someone or something

  • home in

    Phrase

    to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it

  • on the face of

    Phrase

    used to say that something seems true or reasonable at first, but may not be when you look more closely

  • weaponry

    Word

    weapons considered as a group

  • sob

    Word

    to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

  • very well

    Phrase

    used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

  • control freak

    Phrase

    a person who wants to control other people or every detail of a situation

  • dimensional

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    relating to dimensions or to the number of dimensions in a space

  • commute

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    to travel regularly between home and work

  • rumbling

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    a deep, low, continuous sound

  • collateral

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    property or other valuable item used to secure a loan

  • inflict

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    to cause someone to suffer something unpleasant or painful

  • conspicuous

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    easy to see or notice

  • gunning

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    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • hive

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    a box or structure where bees live and make honey

  • pollen

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    a fine powder from flowers that plants use to make seeds

  • on the plus side

    Phrase

    used to introduce a good point or advantage in a bad situation

  • affirmative

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    showing agreement or saying yes

  • excite

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    to make someone feel excited and eager

  • prolong

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    to make something last longer

  • anticipate

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    to expect something or think it will happen

  • crunch

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    to crush or bite something so it makes a loud, dry sound

  • slop

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    to spill or let liquid flow out of a container

  • true that

    Phrase

    used to strongly agree with someone

  • muck

    Word

    wet, sticky dirt or mud

  • on file

    Phrase

    officially recorded and kept for later use

  • daft

    Word

    silly or foolish, often in a playful way

  • seeing as

    Phrase

    used to give a reason or explanation

  • chuckle

    Word

    to laugh quietly

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • thundering

    Word

    making a loud, deep, rumbling sound

  • hush

    Word

    to tell someone to be quiet

  • on earth

    Phrase

    used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

  • hold it together

    Phrase

    to stay calm and keep going in a difficult situation

  • organic matter

    Phrase

    dead plant and animal material in soil that is partly broken down

  • world leader

    Phrase

    a country’s main political leader, especially one who represents it internationally

  • land mass

    Phrase

    a large area of land, especially one that is part of a continent or island

  • indistinct

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    not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

  • eyewitness

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    a person who saw an event happen, especially a crime or accident

  • what do you want

    Phrase

    a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

  • go together

    Phrase

    to be in a romantic relationship with each other

  • jingle

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    a light ringing sound

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